I love having a puppy in the house, and it can be such an amazing experience. However, for many people, it is very trying, frustrating and difficult…
The more you know about training them, the better off you are…
Check out this great article I rounded up for you…
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Dog Training Advice by Juliesbiz
Anyone who owns a dog will appreciate how important dog training is. Dogs can be trained whatever their age, not just puppies, and the results will save a lot of unnecessary upset at home.
My dog Ruby is a border terrier. She is now nearly two years old and we have had her since she was only 9 weeks old. As I already knew someone who owned this breed of dog it was easy for me to do some research into the temperament and amount of exercise a border terrier would need before I decided this was the correct breed for me.
Before you go ahead and by a puppy, make sure you find out as much as possible about the breed you want. Puppies are very cute but can grow into large adult dogs which need lots of exercise and room to live in. You must make sure you can accommodate a large dog if that’s what you like and take it for long walks if necessary.
At first I felt I was getting nowhere. All I seemed to do was follow her around and try to teach her the basics. I knew that praise when necessary was essential to her training progress. Regardless of what you are training your dog to do, you will find that lots of praise and encouragement works wonders. The more they get it right, the more they want to please you.
You also need to let your dog know, with a stern voice, when they do something wrong. They will recognize this voice immediately and respond. Do not hit your dog for doing wrong. They do not understand what they are being hit for, and often either fight back or think it is a game.
If you have a dog that you find does not respond to well to walking on a lead then I would highly recommend buying a harness instead. There are many available in pet shops and once you have mastered the art of fitting and adjusting it they can be put on very quickly. My dog can be very excitable at the prospect of walkies but I have found that she responds much better when walking with a harness.
These are only a few tips on getting started with your puppy training or dog training. I would strongly recommend that you read as much as you can about training your dog, but please remember it is up to you to devote the time and patience to your pet to get any results. Always make sure training is a pleasurable experience and in a safe environment.
My dog Ruby is by no means perfect, but she understands what is correct or wrong and is great fun to be around. I hope some of these tips have been useful to you. If you would like to read more about training your dog then you can find lots of information in a great e-book that I highly recommend.
To help in your search for dog training tips, I can recommend you take a look at this worthwhile dog training guide featured here. Good luck with your dog training exercises.
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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Terrier Lover! Until next time…
Love Your Terrier,
Kimberly Edwards 
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